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as in ascribed
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
attributed the quick rescue to the well-trained police force
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as in explained
to give the reason for or cause of
a psychotherapist who's a little too quick to attribute every emotional problem or character defect to an unhappy childhood
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Recent Examples of attributed
Vásquez said that ships have not piled up at the canal, but rather the costs can be attributed to last-minute shifts and greater urgency by vessels needing to get from one point to another faster in the wake of larger trade chaos.
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Alma Solis, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
While statements attributed to him have been released, he has not been seen publicly since purportedly taking the helm in Tehran.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Oropharyngeal cancer, also called throat cancer, is highly associated with HPV as well, with about 70% attributed to HPV.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The work demonstrates that mathematical ideas from classical physics can be used to describe weird and ‘spooky’ behavior that is often attributed to quantum particles.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
The first relegation with Fulham should not be attributed solely to Parker, who took over when the side was 19th with just 10 matches to play.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The weakening is mainly attributed to climate change, according to Elipot, speaking in a podcast interview with USA TODAY.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The wide receiver even attributed the Raven's injuries to difficult practices.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
For decades, art historians have relied on brushstroke styles and other visual and textural tells to identify whether a painting can be fully attributed to a single artist or if it should be attributed to his workshop more generally.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Alma Solis, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
While statements attributed to him have been released, he has not been seen publicly since purportedly taking the helm in Tehran.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Oropharyngeal cancer, also called throat cancer, is highly associated with HPV as well, with about 70% attributed to HPV.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The work demonstrates that mathematical ideas from classical physics can be used to describe weird and ‘spooky’ behavior that is often attributed to quantum particles.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
The first relegation with Fulham should not be attributed solely to Parker, who took over when the side was 19th with just 10 matches to play.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The weakening is mainly attributed to climate change, according to Elipot, speaking in a podcast interview with USA TODAY.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The wide receiver even attributed the Raven's injuries to difficult practices.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
For decades, art historians have relied on brushstroke styles and other visual and textural tells to identify whether a painting can be fully attributed to a single artist or if it should be attributed to his workshop more generally.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attributed
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Another Readymade ascribed to Rrose, Fresh Widow (1920), features a scale model of a French window with panels of black leather covering the glass.—
Howard Halle,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, an agency spokeswoman even ascribed the blame in part to holidays.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Over the course of 25 minutes Breslow and Kennedy explained their decision to fire one of the most accomplished managers in franchise history after just 27 games this season and elevate Triple-A manager Chad Tracy to the big league role on an interim basis.—
Mac Cerullo,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Studley explained the biological process responsible for the lobster’s two-toned appearance.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Attributed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attributed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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